Webber Mill

Total Miles
8.1

Technical Rating

1

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

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Webber Mill
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Trail Overview

Webber Mill is an easy gravel road that follows an 8-mile section of the Pony Express Trail and is also a small part of the Northern California BDR. The trail winds along the side of the mountain from just east of Sand Flat Campground to Ice House Road and overlooks the South Fork of the American River and Highway 50. There are a few trails that shoot off of Webber Mill, along with a few spots to camp along the way.

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Webber Mill
Webber Mill

Difficulty

The trail is a maintained gravel road that's easy for any high-clearance vehicle.

History

Historical Route that is part of the Pony Express Trail

Technical Rating

1

Status Reports

Jonathan Beachum
Mar 25, 2025
4x4
Temporarily Closed
Austin Caccavo
Dec 14, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
Muddy/Wet
Snow/Ice
Easy access from highway 50 and great views. 4WD recommended due to snow, but not required during summer.
Christopher Looper
Nov 11, 2024
1989 Jeep Cherokee
Open
Normal
Trail is super easy and could probably be done in any passenger car. Maintained gravel road running parallel to HWY 50. There is a nice large clearing for a great lookout about halfway running east to west (Kyburz entrance driving towards Placerville).
Jarad R
Aug 04, 2024
2013 Land Rover Range Rover
Open
Normal
Well maintained gravel road, no obstacles on the road, but brush is closing in on the road in a few places. Bushes rubbed on both sides in some places, so be prepared to buff out a few scratches. Still a beautiful drive, and worth the detour.
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